LCpl Andrew W. NowackiUnited States Marine Corps

2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment

MAR 29, 1980 – FEB 26, 2005 | Iraq

Hometown: Painesville, OH

LCpl Andy "Ace" Nowacki was a larger than life character who always went above and beyond to protect in his role as a Marine and as a peace officer in Grand River, Ohio. Ace always put the safety of others ahead of his own. Because of Ace's commitment to his role as protector and peace keeper, his family established The Andy Nowacki Foundation.

The Andy Nowacki Foundation - Painesville, OH

The Andy Nowacki Foundation, awards full scholarships to students entering fields of community impact. They explain, "We do not care about grade point averages. We care only about the heart, commitment, dedication, need and desire of our applicants. Only those of the best character are chosen by our committees. We only ask that our recipients go on to serve with love, compassion, and strength."

Dog Tag Legacy Fund is proud to support this great 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a Legacy Grant.